Beer Review: Tumbler by Sierra Nevada
Posted by SmallTimeDrinker in Beer Reviews on October 12, 2010 9:34 am / no comments
Tumbler, an Autumn Brown Ale, comes to us from Sierra Nevada, and has a solid malty presence. Tumbler does not come off very hoppy, yet it has the same IBUs as Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale (37 IBUs). I noticed a earthy, caramel aroma with some nuttiness on the first sip. The flavor profile reflects the aroma, but with added notes of burnt sugar and a bit of smoke.
The beer is medium bodied. I normally consider browns to be a decent summer beer, but this one is too heavy for the summer heat. As an Autumn seasonal, that is not a problem. Drink before the snow falls Tumbler is a bit too light for a snowy winter day.
I bought a case of this after trying a six pack. If friends consider you a “connoisseur” , you are often expected to show up at parties and tailgates with a decent beer. Tumbler is a affordable option to take to fall festivities. Overall, this is a nice addition to Sierra Nevada’s lineup, and I look forward to sharing it with my friends.
You may also like:
Eagle Claw Fist named after an apparent junior high style Kung Fu move is one of the seven beers in the Clown Shoes lineup. The nice thing about...
Another in the Series based off of the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)). Yes I know I been drinking a lot o...
Several months ago Goose Island announced the end of Nut Brown. I used to buy Nut Brown as my solid choice to pair with food, in particular, ste...
I picked up Hercules Double IPA when I was in Denver, and this has been lurking in the back of my fridge. I decided that Open It! was the righ...
Tags: Brown Ale, Sierra Nevada
No comments
Be the first one to leave a comment.